Ben Uretsky_is the CEO & Cofounder of DigitalOcean. There’s an ongoing conversation about the_shifting role of developers_and what that means for IT departments. They’re now shaping product and user experience with such great influence that businesses must understand their importance in order to be as successful as possible. For a great read on the rise of the developer, check out Stephen O’Grady’s book_The New Kingmakers: How Developers Conquered The World_– in the book, the author goes into great depth about the history of developers, what circumstances expanded their resources, and ultimately how they became the ones calling the shots. Even...

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